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JUNE 23, 1975 Mr. Locher noted that if a holding tank is constructed in the Shenandoah area, only the cost of the tank in Shenandoah will have to be assumed by the City. The developer will put the lines in the street. This tank would also require PCA approval. Mr. Cliff Hagen, Mechanic for the City, said the tanker truck will not service another area. It has a lot of hard miles on it and is in no condition to double the work. Mr. Marier repeated that this is the responsibility of the developer and he will not support an interceptor that will be assessed against the people who are not receiving serviees. One lady from the audience said that this has been occuring for three years and she has no intentions of living with the problem any longer. The possibility of a law suit against the developer has been discussed. This would involve the City who would then be sued by the developer. The City could only enter into a suit agianst the Metropolitan Council. Mayor Bohjanen felt that most people do not want to get involved in such a costly and lengthy law suit. This will not solve the problem of no sewers and only delay any action that might have been taken. Mr. Zelinka asked the Clerk to read his motion and added to include the Planner to check the necessary changes that would be required by the MC in the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Also to compute the costs for Plan No. 2. The motion was seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mayor Bohjanen told the people that he would ask Mr. Gotwald to have an answer to this motion within 10 days or at least by the next Council meeting, scheduled for July 14, 1975. Mr. Marier felt that this is all that can be done at this time and asked that the meetingproceed. Mayor Bohjanen reported that he had received a letter of resignation from Mr. Richard Holman of the Police Department. Mr. Marier moved to accept the resignation. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. The Clerk was asked to write a letter of "thanks" to Mr. Holman. Also to inform the Police Department and the Personnel Commission of the vacancy and ask if prospective patrolmen could be interviewed at the Personnel commission meeting scheduled for June 24, 1975. Mayor Bohjanen announced that he had been appointed as Co- Chairman of the Flag Raising Ceromony at the Anoka County Courthouse to be held at 6:30 A.M. on July 4, 1975. All present were invited to attend. Mr. Locher reported that he had received confirmation of the "ride- along" forms that were presented by the Police Department. The Insurance Company concurres with the Mr. Zelinka moved to authorize the use of these forms and the Police Department to instigate the program. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. An application for a Dance License and a 3.2% Beer on and off sale application had been received from Mr. John Quinlan of the Aragon